electrical power systems Flashcards
1
Q
what is the electrolyte in a nicad battery?
A
potassium hydroxide
2
Q
when a battery keeps heating up and current keeps increasing what is this called?
A
thermal runaway
3
Q
what is used to convert DC power to AC power?
A
an inverter
4
Q
how is voltage regulation maintained in an electrical system?
A
voltage regulator
5
Q
what is used to convert mechanical input into electrical output?
A
an alternator
6
Q
two ways an aircraft can be started when on the ground
A
ground power unit and by using the aircrafts power
